In My View Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 It has been great to be back home in the constituency for an extended period with the Easter recess and I am looking forward to more time here over the next two weeks. I was pleased to accompany the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner around Crewkerne and Chard and we discussed amongst other matters, the idea of youth services being part of the National Curriculum. How do we reach out... Local News
In My View - Lower Taxes 15th June 2023 We have a very strong military heritage here in Somerset and I held a small fundraising event for Veterans’ Lifeline at the weekend. It’s a great charity and... Articles
In My View - Affordable Energy and Reliable Local Healthcare 8th June 2023 Back to Parliament this week after a pause for half term and constituency work and the business of keeping our laws are up-to-date. On Tuesday we passed the... Articles
In My View - Spending Time Outside 2nd June 2023 It’s been great to see so many out and about enjoying the beginning of Summer. Nature really turns it on at this time of year and whether it’s watching osprey... Articles
In My View - A Positive Economic Outlook 25th May 2023 The weekend featured the annual Yeovil District Hospital abseil which has been going for many years now. It’s a great event and raises money for the hospital... Articles
In My View - Protecting Our Green Spaces 18th May 2023 It’s another busy week in Parliament with important topics being worked on. The European Scrutiny Committee of which I am a member is looking into defence... Articles
Support for Local Buses 17th May 2023 The Government has extended the £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services. Additional funding will help passengers save money on fares and support vulnerable... Media
New Package For British Farmers 16th May 2023 I am pleased to see the government has announced a new package for British farmers. To read more click the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/news... Media
My Statement on the Transfer of Yeovil Town Football Club 13th May 2023 The new owners of YTFC have the chance and responsibility to build a football club that can progress up the leagues, provide great football to follow and... Media
NHS cuts longest waits and speeds-up response times 12th May 2023 Thanks to hard work and innovation from our front line staff, new figures show major improvements across long waits, urgent and emergency services, and cancer... Media